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Doing business in Europe and Russia?
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EUROtalk eJournal - July '14 edition
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GOING GLOBAL?
FIND IT HERE.
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A Manifesto for a Competitive European Automobile Industry
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The purpose of this policy manifesto is to highlight to Europe's new leaders and key policy makers the importance and needs of an industry whose turnover amounts to almost 7% of the EU's GDP. Employing 12.9 million people and ... Read on...
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Russia: B2B - Subsidies For Car Manufacturers
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| Based on Federal Law No. 89-FZ 'On manufacturing and consumption waste' dated 24 June 1998 and with a view to safeguarding the interests of Russian car manufacturers in conditions where import duty rates for cars were being reduced, the Russian government ... Read on... |
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EC: proposal for amending the Designs Directive and harmonizing the aftermarket by introducing a "repair clause" withdrawn
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| Whether and to which extent spare parts - particularly car spare parts - should be protected by European design law has been discussed intensely and controversially throughout the 1990s; it was one of the main causes for delayed adoption .. .Read on... |
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Additional Europe automotive articles
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- Autos: W. European Demand Expands Modestly in Q2
- EU: Commercial vehicle registrations: +9.1% over five months; +10.8% in May (2014)
- Growth forecast for the West European Trailer Market increased from 10% to 15%
- Autos: European Production Slows in May (2014)
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Germany Still Industry Leader Despite Industrial Output Drop
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A 1.8% decline in German industrial output-the sharpest plunge in more than two years-caused concern recently, leading some economists to even lower their forecasts for German economic growth. Others are wondering whether the drop ... Read on...
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Recovery Strengthens in Central and Eastern Europe, Yet Risks Remain, says World Bank
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| Economic growth is expected to almost double in the EU11 countries in 2014, and to continue to strengthen in 2015, according to the World Bank's latest EU11 Regular Economic Report (EU11 RER). The report says that, overall, EU11 GDP growth is forecasted ... Read on... |
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EU Machine Tool Market Improving, Needs Strategic Help
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| CECIMO identified a pattern of economic progress, but noted that the region's industrial policy needs more political and financial support.- EU machine tool production rose €100 million in 2013- New orders seen across wider region ... Read on... |
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Additional manufacturing and economy articles
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- Global Manufacturing: UK lowest cost location in western Europe; Brazil one of highest-cost countries
- German manufacturing industry suffers setback
- Manufacturer says Europe is competitive again
- EU Economic recovery is gradually building momentum
- UK Manufacturing is on the up and optimism is growing, says KPMG
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12 On-Demand Seminars released in past 30 days
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FINANCE, TAX & INVESTMENT
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EU Closes Tax Loophole for Multinational Firms
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The European Union on Friday moved to close a loophole that has allowed multinational companies to reduce their tax bills by exploiting differences in national tax rules, ending months of negotiations and potentially boosting EU ... Read on...
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Additional finance, tax and investment articles
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- Q&A: Russia's Investment Climate Improving, Says Bosch CEO
- Improved foreign investor perception of the business climate in Spain
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The Ins and Outs of German Vacation Time and Vacation Pay
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As we approach summer many employers start to intensify their staff's vacation planning. Vacation regulations in Germany are not as straightforward as many employers might think. Today's blog therefore aims to provide a basic overview ... Read on...
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European Court Rules That Commission Must Be Taken Into Account When Calculating Holiday Pay
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| In a hotly anticipated decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that when calculating holiday pay for the purposes of the Working Time Directive, employers must take into account commission payments if ... Read on... |
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UK: Report on Jobs - Record rise in starting salaries as permanent candidate availability plummets
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| Key points:- permanent and temporary staff availability both tumble- demand for staff and placements both continue to rise sharply- series record increase in average starting salaries recorded ... Read on... |
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Additional European human resources articles
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- Russia: Major overhaul of secondment arrangements
- Spain: Rebates on Social Security payments for research workers
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ADDITIONAL ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
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"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia" with Michael Germershausen
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"Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges" with Larissa V. Koursova
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Upcoming OnDemand Seminars
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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Factory Output Plummets in Europe, Dogging Recovery
Source: The New York Times
Germany to Charge Foreign Drivers for Using Autobahn
Source: IndustryWeek
European plant capacity usage improves, but breakeven still years away
Source: Automotive News Europe
Tesla Motors To Construct Manufacturing Plant in Europe
Source: autoevolution
German Labor Costs
Source: New York Times
German Auto-Parts Maker Launches Takeover Bid of TRW Automotive
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Car Lover's Guide to Germany
Source: Fodor's Travel
Infiniti to manufacture the QX30 crossover in Great Britain
Source: inautonews
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"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
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- EU-US Free Trade Talks: Who wins, who loses?
- 2014 European Chemical Industry (download report)
- Russian Government Sets Up Four-Year Plan to Boost Productivity
- New EU actions on enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
- Eastern Europe leaders express support for EU
- Britain: Great Bellwether...of What?
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